It's important to educate and have open discussions with kids about significant historical lessons that have sometimes been left out of traditional classroom settings, such as Juneteenth. Here are some resources that might help provide some kid-friendly information about the day.
Juneteenth Reads for All Ages
Books to educate and inspire readers of any ages. From non-fiction history, children’s fiction and cookbooks, this curated list from the New York Public Library encompasses Juneteenth from cover-to-cover.
Juneteenth “All About the Holidays” – PBS Kids Video
A kid-sized introduction to the Juneteenth holiday using eye-popping graphics and animation. This 85-second PBS Kids video provides excellent information for educating young viewers.
“Juneteenth Jamboree” PBS Video Series – Austin, Texas
Explore the history of the Juneteenth holiday and celebrate black culture and art. This multi-part series produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV provides a first-hand glimpse of the celebrations and commemorations in Texas, the birthplace of Juneteenth.
